West Coast EMT Block #1 Exam
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American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
Select one:
A. theories ready for field trial
B. trends in the EMS community
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
D. evidence-based research - answer-D. evidence-based research
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest
pain based on:
Select one:
A. medical director approval.
B. the patient's condition.
C. an order from a paramedic.
,D. the transport time to the hospital. - answer-A. medical director approval.
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
Select one:
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -
answer-D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Online medical control requires __________.
Select one:
A. the presence of an advanced-level provider
B. written protocols approved by medical control
C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - answer-D. phone or radio
contact with the medical director
In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential
patient information?
Select one:
A. A police officer requests a copy to place on file
B. The family requests a copy for insurance purposes
C. A media representative inquires about the patient
,D. The patient is competent and signs a release form - answer-D. The patient is
competent and signs a release form
In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist?
Select one:
A. The EMT hears of a cardiac arrest after his or her shift ends.
B. The EMT witnesses a vehicle crash while off duty.
C. A bystander encounters a victim who is not breathing.
D. A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change. - answer-D. A call is received
15 minutes prior to shift change.
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include:
Select one:
A. quickly moving any weapons out of the patient's sight.
B. placing the patient in a private area until the police arrive.
C. making brief notes at the scene and then completing them later.
D. not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons. - answer-D.
not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons.
Putrefaction is defined as:
Select one:
A. profound cyanosis to the trunk and face.
B. blood settling to the lowest point of the body.
C. separation of the torso from the rest of the body.
D. decomposition of the body's tissues. - answer-D. decomposition of the body's
tissues.
, The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by
the:
Select one:
A. medical director.
B. EMS supervisor.
C. state EMS office.
D. local health district. - answer-A. medical director.
To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have __________.
Select one:
A. online access to patient records
B. public forums with their medical director
C. an anonymous reporting system
D. a privacy officer to answer questions - answer-D. a privacy officer to answer
questions
When is forcible restraint permitted?
Select one:
A. When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others
B. Only if law enforcement personnel have witnessed threatening behavior
C. Anytime that the EMT feels threatened
D. Only if consent to restrain is given by a family member - answer-A. When the
patient poses a significant threat to self or others
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American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.
Select one:
A. theories ready for field trial
B. trends in the EMS community
C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists
D. evidence-based research - answer-D. evidence-based research
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest
pain based on:
Select one:
A. medical director approval.
B. the patient's condition.
C. an order from a paramedic.
,D. the transport time to the hospital. - answer-A. medical director approval.
National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.
Select one:
A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director
C. facilitate a national EMS labor group
D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -
answer-D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
Online medical control requires __________.
Select one:
A. the presence of an advanced-level provider
B. written protocols approved by medical control
C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call
D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - answer-D. phone or radio
contact with the medical director
In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential
patient information?
Select one:
A. A police officer requests a copy to place on file
B. The family requests a copy for insurance purposes
C. A media representative inquires about the patient
,D. The patient is competent and signs a release form - answer-D. The patient is
competent and signs a release form
In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist?
Select one:
A. The EMT hears of a cardiac arrest after his or her shift ends.
B. The EMT witnesses a vehicle crash while off duty.
C. A bystander encounters a victim who is not breathing.
D. A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change. - answer-D. A call is received
15 minutes prior to shift change.
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include:
Select one:
A. quickly moving any weapons out of the patient's sight.
B. placing the patient in a private area until the police arrive.
C. making brief notes at the scene and then completing them later.
D. not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons. - answer-D.
not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons.
Putrefaction is defined as:
Select one:
A. profound cyanosis to the trunk and face.
B. blood settling to the lowest point of the body.
C. separation of the torso from the rest of the body.
D. decomposition of the body's tissues. - answer-D. decomposition of the body's
tissues.
, The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by
the:
Select one:
A. medical director.
B. EMS supervisor.
C. state EMS office.
D. local health district. - answer-A. medical director.
To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have __________.
Select one:
A. online access to patient records
B. public forums with their medical director
C. an anonymous reporting system
D. a privacy officer to answer questions - answer-D. a privacy officer to answer
questions
When is forcible restraint permitted?
Select one:
A. When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others
B. Only if law enforcement personnel have witnessed threatening behavior
C. Anytime that the EMT feels threatened
D. Only if consent to restrain is given by a family member - answer-A. When the
patient poses a significant threat to self or others
